Community Recovery Specialist | Behavioral Health & Addiction Recovery (Part Time)

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Behavioral Health – Goldman Clinic IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program)
Employment Type: Part Time | 18 Hours Per Week
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Weekends: Not Required
Work Setting: 100% Onsite | No Remote or Hybrid Options

Overview

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking compassionate and motivated Community Recovery Specialists to support our Goldman Clinic Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP Level 2.1).

The IOP program provides structured, multi-day treatment for individuals with substance use disorders who require a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services but do not require inpatient or residential treatment. Services include group therapy, recovery support, and clinical interventions designed to promote stability, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about addiction recovery, peer support, and working in a structured clinical environment. Community Recovery Specialists play a key role in supporting participants through treatment engagement, program participation, and successful reintegration into the community.

Applicants must hold an active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification.

This is a part-time, fully onsite position working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. No weekends are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support and engagement to individuals in recovery

• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups and discussions

• Support daily program structure, attendance, and participant engagement

• Assist clinical and nursing staff with program operations and participant needs

• Conduct safety monitoring and support a structured therapeutic environment

• Transport participants to medical, legal, or community-based appointments as needed

• Document observations and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Support relapse prevention and recovery planning

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Active Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) certification required

• At least one year of experience working with individuals in recovery required

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required

• Strong de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Computer literacy and comfort with electronic documentation systems

• Knowledge of 12-Step Recovery Models, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), motivational interviewing, and recovery management

• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred

Pre-Employment and Workplace Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, employment verification, and drug screening.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace. All employees are expected to comply with workplace policies and standards of conduct.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V). We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.